Domestic Violence.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 December 2004

Wednesday, 15 December 2004

Ceisteanna (85)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

87 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his views on the recent report, Safe Home, which showed that more than a third of women in domestic violence situations are turned away from refuges; if he will liaise with his Government colleagues to address this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33445/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Mr. Brennan)

This matter is proper to the social inclusion unit of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I have made arrangements for that Department and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to contact the Deputy with an appropriate response.

Question No. 88 answered with QuestionNo. 29.

Question No. 89 answered with QuestionNo. 71.